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Would this bother you?

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Grapesontheice · 22/12/2022 15:53

I’m prepared to be slaughtered and accused of greed but in my shoes would you be annoyed by this…..
At work one of my colleagues decided to sign up for a radio competition to win a huge sum of money. To win the money they were asked a question live on air. They didn’t know the answer but I did so I told them and they won. Colleague is now (obviously!) ecstatic to receive the prize money, everyone congratulated them, requested a round of drinks on them and went back to work. My point is, is it unreasonable for me to be upset I wasn’t thanked or offered any of the prize money?

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Mandyjack · 25/12/2022 15:02

You should've entered yourself
Think you are right to be annoyed

librarian55 · 27/12/2022 18:21

I know how you feel. My local radio station used to run a competition where they would play a snippet of someone talking, maybe 3 or 4 words and listeners would phone in to guess who it was. The prize money went up by £25 each day and it had reached over £1000 for this one voice. I had been convinced for some time that it was John Lennon and finally got through only to be told it wasn't him. I was gutted as I was still convinced I was right. The money was won the next day, it was Paul McCartney. I am sure that I gave them the clue, it still bugs me!!

WestendVBroadway · 06/01/2023 14:46

Any update @Grapesontheice , now that you are all back at work after Christmas break?

CambsAlways · 06/01/2023 18:06

I’m wondering the same thing.

eastegg · 06/01/2023 22:32

librarian55 · 27/12/2022 18:21

I know how you feel. My local radio station used to run a competition where they would play a snippet of someone talking, maybe 3 or 4 words and listeners would phone in to guess who it was. The prize money went up by £25 each day and it had reached over £1000 for this one voice. I had been convinced for some time that it was John Lennon and finally got through only to be told it wasn't him. I was gutted as I was still convinced I was right. The money was won the next day, it was Paul McCartney. I am sure that I gave them the clue, it still bugs me!!

Ooh that’s annoying.

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Grapesontheice · 06/01/2023 23:07

They handed in their notice over Christmas so they won’t be here for much longer luckily, but no they haven’t said anything and I’ve kept my distance. Lesson learned!

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backtomeagain · 07/01/2023 00:05

I'd give you 1000

6079SmithW · 08/01/2023 07:39

@Grapesontheice if they're leaving anyway, I'd definitely have a word with them now. What's the worst that could happen?
Try adding it on to the end of an otherwise non confrontational comment - 'Your family must have been so happy with the win, it was really lucky we were together at the time so I could help you' or 'Did you have a nice Xmas? I was telling all my family about how I was able to help you win that radio prize. Good job I knew the answer' kind of thing.

Bahhhhhumbug · 11/01/2023 20:29

I'd be inclined to report them,sure its against rules for most radio competitions for someone give you the answer

Tzimi · 01/12/2023 06:01

It would be nice of them to offer you something, or at least buy you a coffee!

Beezknees · 01/12/2023 06:26

Tzimi · 01/12/2023 06:01

It would be nice of them to offer you something, or at least buy you a coffee!

This thread is from last December so it's a bit late now!

Tzimi · 01/12/2023 06:39

Beezknees · 01/12/2023 06:26

This thread is from last December so it's a bit late now!

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Lol, yes, I suppose it is...

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